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Event Details

London Business Academy - LonBA Executive Launch

Who Should Attend?Are you a growth-oriented business seeking know-how, connections and inspiration? Hear from the Panel who are actively supporting UK companies to scaleup and grow.

This event is aimed at Startups and SMEs, Small and Medium Business, that want to 'Scaleup and Grow'. Attend the presentation of our '2017 Workshops Programme' supported by NatWest Bank.

London Business Academy provides Executive Business Programmes in London. We support senior business executives and provide an opportunity to share their experience and expertise in order to develop professionally and improve the performance of their companies both on a local market as well as globally.

Who will Benefit?The discussion will bring into focus how to develop and grow a business. This will be based on insights from the experience and track record of the Panel.

Nick HoweNatWest Regional Enterprise Manager, London @NickHEnterpriseNick works with enterprise agencies, charities, councils and universities across London to provide advice on getting started and supporting business growth. His multi-faceted career with NatWest, the past 20 years, also covers Business Funding and International Trade.

Moderator

Ade AwokoyaBusiness Growth Coach London @adescoyAde trained and registered in the USA as a Chemical Engineer. He has assisted UK SMEs for several years with their business development and provides business support across various industry sectors, based on his work experience as Digital Project Manager, Microsoft Partner and UK Export Underwriter. He is co-Founder of the East London Export Club.

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Panel

Session One : Scaleup and Grow

Sarah PierceCEO & Founder, Sohi World @sarah_r_pierceSarah founded Sohi World to empower start-ups with quality introductions to people that can help them grow their business. She also works as an SME consultant and has spent the last year working part time as Commercial Director to launch KitMapper. Sarah graduated from Oxford University, and rose to position of RBS Director (SME Lending Team) at age 25 prior to her work with start-ups.

Patrycja MaksymowiczCo-Founder, London Business Academy @lonbacademyPatrycja started as an entrepreneur at age 17 in Poland. She has excelled at designing and delivering and managing training educational establishments. Patrycja co-founded LonBA to support business executives in their International ventures. She is also the Owner and Director of Open Solutions Ltd

Nick HoweNatWest Regional Enterprise Manager, London @NickHEnterpriseNick works with enterprise agencies, charities, councils and universities across London to provide advice on getting started and supporting business growth. His multi-faceted career with NatWest, the past 20 years, also covers Business Funding and International Trade.

Piotr KubalkaManaging Director, Capital Business Links @CBLLTDPiotr is a graduate of Oxford Brookes University, with a degree in accounting. Chartered accountant with extensive professional practice, a full member of ACCA since 2007. In 2005 he founded Capital Business Links (UK) Ltd, which has expanded in 2015, by opening branches in Warsaw and Krakow.

Session Two: Grow and GoGlobal

Michael DembinskiChief Adviser, British Polish Chamber of Commerce @policies4polandMichael graduated from Warwick University and later progressed to Managing Editor of CBI News, the business magazine for the Confederation of British Industry.His experience at the BPCC since 2002, gives him insight to aspects of International Trade, and the interface between business and government.Michael actively commutes between Warsaw and London.

Nicolina AndallPrincipal Solicitor, Andall Legal @AndallLegal Nicolina is a Company-Commercial Solicitor, 15yrs PQE. She spent the early years of her career practicing as a Solicitor at City Firm SJ Berwin and thereafter advised “In-house” at International Construction Engineering giants “Atkins” and “KBR”. She now practices through her own firm and is the current Chair of Croydon Chamber of Commerce and also sits on the Advisory Board for Halsbury’s Laws.

Fayha SultanPrincipal, Fayha Sultan Business Consultancy @fayhasultanFayha holds an MBA from the University of Central Oklahoma USA and is fluent in both Arabic and English. Her previous position was Marketing Manager for Commerce at the UK & Ireland Rep office of Dubai Tourism & Commerce Marketing (DTCM). Prior, she worked 10 years with UAE Embassy in London. Speciality in assisting UK companies with market entry to UAE inc Dubai.

Bartek KowalczykFounder and Managing Director, PBLink @PBLinkBart has an Economics degree and holds CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing. He is an entrepreneur who is passionate about SME business growth and development. Bartek’s PBLink has had significant impact on Polish-British business connections. He is also Owner and Director of Picklemedia Consultancy Ltd and Co-Founder, London Business Academy.

This evening event is run by London Business Academy in association with

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While this is a free event, please be aware that space is limited. Those who have been successful will receive an email to confirm their place.

When & Where

RBS
250 Bishopsgate
EC2M 4AA London
United Kingdom

Wednesday, 8 March 2017 from 18:00 to 21:00 (GMT)

Organiser

London Business Academy - LBA

London Business Academy is an expert organisation for business-driven professionals to share their experience and expertise, solve problems together, develop professionally and improve the performance of their companies both on a local market as well as globally.

With the support of our expert Partner Nat West, we provide you with the unique know-how and skills that will boost your business potential and your leadership skills.

Join us for some hands on advice from our practitioners who will share the survival tactics and best business practices that allowed them to successfully navigate through challenging times while maintaining their growth trajectory.

All our programmes are highly interactive and provide with the ideas and insight to help you grow your business effectively and maximise your opportunities.

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